Charming 1920's carriage house that overlooks a dedicated greenspace owned by City of Decatur. Cottage feel with heart pine floors, shiplap wall boards and pressed tin kitchen ceiling. Plumbing, electrical, roof and HVAC all updated with a complete 1999 renovation (a/c has since been replaced). Brand new windows and exterior paint. Downstairs is a one-car garage, laundry area and an unfinished storage area/workshop/studio that could easily be finished. Perfect for buyer looking for compact living or condo buyer who wants private outdoor space and no HOA fees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$618Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by MARK E LEWIS• Atlanta Intown Real Estate Services
Bought with Jon Huff• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #5221722
Redfin Estimate
$355,917
$141K since sold in September 2020$9,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 40.7% lower than the average sale price ($600K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming 1920's carriage house that overlooks a dedicated greenspace owned by City of Decatur. Cottage feel with heart pine floors, shiplap wall boards and pressed tin kitchen ceiling. Plumbing, electrical, roof and HVAC all updated with a complete 1999 renovation (a/c has since been replaced). Brand new windows and exterior paint. Downstairs is a one-car garage, laundry area and an unfinished storage area/workshop/studio that could easily be finished. Perfect for buyer looking for compact living or condo buyer who wants private outdoor space and no HOA fees.
Public Records
Mar 17, 2014
Sold
$155,000
$269/sq ft
GAMLS #7186506
Apr 1, 2014
Price Changed
$149,900
$260/sq ft
Mar 14, 2014
Sold
$155,000
$269/sq ft
Feb 17, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2014
Price Changed
$155,000
$269/sq ft
Feb 6, 2014
Price Changed
$149,900
$260/sq ft
Jan 21, 2014
Relisted
—
Jan 20, 2014
Pending
—
Dec 30, 2013
Price Changed
$159,900
$278/sq ft
Nov 19, 2013
Listed
$169,000
$293/sq ft
Unique 1920's carriage house that sits behind a dedicated greenspace owned by City of Decatur. Living room, dining room, bedroom with heart pine floors. Kitchen and bath tiled. Plumbing, electrical, roof and HVAC all updated with a complete 1999 renovation (a/c has since been replaced). Within the last couple of months the windows have been replaced and it's had a three-stage exterior paint job. Downstairs is a one-car garage, laundry area and an unfinished storage area/workshop/studio that could easily be finished. Perfect for condo buyer who wants private outdoor space and no HOA fees!
Public Records
Jul 11, 2006
Sold
$168,000
$292/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 2004
Sold
$130,800
$227/sq ft
Public Records
May 8, 2000
Sold
$79,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,245 (+37.5%)
$26,920 + $100,400
$127,320
2024
$5,269 (−44.1%)
$26,920 + $100,400
$127,320
2023
$9,429 (+72.2%)
$17,600 + $76,240
$93,840
2022
$5,477 (−39.8%)
$17,600 + $92,040
$109,640
2021
$9,097 (+146.2%)
$6,640 + $79,360
$86,000
2020
$3,695 (+13.4%)
$6,640 + $79,360
$86,000
2019
$3,258 (+19.4%)
$8,600 + $64,520
$73,120
2018
$2,730 (−6.2%)
$8,600 + $87,960
$96,560
2017
$2,911 (+64.3%)
$8,600 + $87,960
$96,560
2016
$1,771 (+7.2%)
$8,680 + $53,320
$62,000
2014
$1,652 (−0.1%)
$8,600 + $53,400
$62,000
2013
$1,654 (+473.3%)
$8,616 + $50,424
$59,040
2012
$289 (−83.6%)
$23,120 + $35,920
$59,040
2011
$1,757 (+569.1%)
$8,640 + $50,400
$59,040
2010
$263 (+23.5%)
$8,640 + $50,400
$59,040
2008
$213
Tax history for 127 1st Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,245 (+37.5%)
$26,920 + $100,400
$127,320
2024
$5,269 (−44.1%)
$26,920 + $100,400
$127,320
2023
$9,429 (+72.2%)
$17,600 + $76,240
$93,840
2022
$5,477 (−39.8%)
$17,600 + $92,040
$109,640
2021
$9,097 (+146.2%)
$6,640 + $79,360
$86,000
2020
$3,695 (+13.4%)
$6,640 + $79,360
$86,000
2019
$3,258 (+19.4%)
$8,600 + $64,520
$73,120
2018
$2,730 (−6.2%)
$8,600 + $87,960
$96,560
2017
$2,911 (+64.3%)
$8,600 + $87,960
$96,560
2016
$1,771 (+7.2%)
$8,680 + $53,320
$62,000
2014
$1,652 (−0.1%)
$8,600 + $53,400
$62,000
2013
$1,654 (+473.3%)
$8,616 + $50,424
$59,040
2012
$289 (−83.6%)
$23,120 + $35,920
$59,040
2011
$1,757 (+569.1%)
$8,640 + $50,400
$59,040
2010
$263 (+23.5%)
$8,640 + $50,400
$59,040
2008
$213
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 576
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GA METRO PROPERTIES INC
Living Sq. Ft: 576
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 576
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 576
Building Sq. Ft: 1,152
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,614
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.06
Depth Footage: 50
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R100
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 576
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 204 02 024
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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